Mercedes faces aerodynamic challenge at Silverstone in 2026 development battle
Formula1.com • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 21, 2026, 3:25 PM
Last updated Jul 21, 2026
The 2026 Formula 1 season sees teams focusing on improving aerodynamic outwash around the front tyres to enhance underfloor performance. This issue has been highlighted by the difficulties faced by Kimi Antonelli's Mercedes during the race at Silverstone. As teams continue to refine their strategies, addressing airflow around key components will be critical for success moving forward.
- •Mercedes encountered airflow issues at Silverstone during the race.
- •Teams are optimizing aerodynamic outwash around front tyres.
- •Improvement in airflow is aimed at enhancing underfloor performance.
- •The focus on aerodynamics is crucial for the 2026 F1 season.
"The quest to maximise aerodynamic outwash around the front tyres – to direct the airflow away from the underfloor and floor edges around the front of the car, in order to increase the underfloor performance – is very much related to the problem suffered by Kimi Antonelli’s Mercedes at Silverstone.
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